AMD Board Recommendation Needed

[TomV]

I THINK I'm down to 2 choices for a motherboard.

Epox EP-9NPA+ Ultra or Gigabyte GA-K8NS Ultra.

Price is the same.

Not a gaming box, and I don't intend to overclock.

My main concern is a stable, reliable computer.

Which would be the safest choice ?

Thanks

 

[dunklegend]

I second the Epox, I have one and I love it

If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one thath will go wrong first will be the one that will do the most possible damage

 

[Hatphones]

if you are definitely NOT going to overclock, i wouldn't go for either, instead buy the chaintech vnf4 ultra, its about 20 bucks cheaper at most online stores, and it has a more ideal physical layout (gfx card does not block other pci-e slots, memory lays horizontally). it is also known to be rock-stable, a great deal for the price.

There is no patch for human stupidity

 

[TomV]

I agree $20 or $40 don't matter in the long haul.

Still leaning toward the Epox.

But....what about the ASUS A8N-E ?? I've had a couple of ASUS boards in the past. But lately I don't know about them.

Thanks

 

[dunklegend]

I'd say if the EPOX has all the features you want go for it.
I bought it because of its OC potential but I was nicely surprised when it arrived it has more stuff than I needed.
It even had some nice round cables for the hard drives and small heatsinks for some parts that are prone to get hot.
It also had a small screwdriver.
I loved the mobo for it's features but the little extras are really nice though.

If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one thath will go wrong first will be the one that will do the most possible damage

 

[TomV]

Found the A8N-E, 3200 Venice, and x64 MS Pro for $250. Maybe I'll go that way, instead of the Epox. Decisions ??

 

[dunklegend]

Where did you find this?

<font color=blue>If everything seems to be going well, you obviously don't know what the hell is going on</font color=blue>

 

[TomV]

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